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Starforce - A fantastic 1980s Arcade shooter is coming to the Amiga AGA via Acidbottle
Developer Acidbottle is bringing the 1980s arcade hit Starforce to the Amiga AGA platform. The project utilizes modern AI tools alongside the Scorpion Engine, aiming to replicate the original gameplay mechanics, including the Greek alphabet-themed stages and a two-level weapon system. A new soundtrack is also in development.
Centipede - Atari's 1980 classic is getting an Arcade to Commodore Amiga port via Acidbottle
Acidbottle has announced a new project to bring Atari's classic arcade game Centipede to the Commodore Amiga. The port will support OCS, ECS, and AGA configurations and aims to be a pixel-perfect recreation of the 1981 original, including a disk-based high score saving feature. The game was originally designed by Dona Bailey and Ed Logg and was noted for attracting a significant female audience.
Bitmap Books’ new 408-page arcade history celebrates 120 classic coin-op games and the people who made them
Bitmap Books has released a new 408-page hardback titled 'The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators.' The book features 120 classic arcade games and details their development through interviews with the people who made them, including notable figures like Nolan Bushnell and Toru Iwatani.
Atari is launching a World Championship with legendary scorekeepers Twin Galaxies
Atari is launching the Atari World Championships in partnership with Twin Galaxies, a company known for tracking video game scores. The tournament will feature five classic Atari games, with an online qualifying round leading to a live Grand Final. Twin Galaxies will manage score verification, and the initial event will be a North American pilot program.
Atari and Twin Galaxies announce Atari World Championships
Atari has partnered with Twin Galaxies to launch the Atari World Championships, an online tournament featuring five classic Atari titles. The competition will culminate in live, in-person Grand Finals, with Twin Galaxies managing the online portion using its adjudication process. Atari CEO Wade Rosen expressed excitement for celebrating competition with existing and new fans, while Twin Galaxies executive Zachary Rozga highlighted the event's aim to bring back the original retro spirit of competitive gaming.
Atari signs 10-title film deal with Universal
Atari has entered into a 10-title film deal with Universal Pictures to adapt several of its classic game intellectual properties into feature films. The first project has been acquired by Universal, with the specific game yet to be revealed. The 10 games included in the deal are Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, and Yars' Revenge, all planned as big-scale action-adventure movies.
Atari and Universal to create movies based on classic properties including Asteroids and Missile Command
Atari has partnered with Universal Pictures and Entertainment 360 to adapt 10 of its classic video game franchises into movies. Properties including Asteroids, Missile Command, and Pong will be reimagined as action-adventure blockbusters. Atari CEO Wade Rosen expressed excitement about bringing the brand's spirit to a new medium.
Atari Announces 10-Movie Deal With Universal But Don’t Expect Them All To Get Made
Atari has announced a 10-movie deal with Universal Pictures to adapt some of its classic video game properties for the big screen. While not all titles are expected to be made, Universal has already picked its first project, which will be an original spec from writers Matt Reilly and Carl Hampe. The deal includes iconic games such as Asteroids, Pong, and Missile Command.
There's a Breakout movie on the way as Atari signs deal to bring Pong, Asteroids, and other classic games to the big screen
Atari has partnered with Universal Pictures and Entertainment 360 to develop ten feature films based on its classic video game properties. The deal includes rights to games such as Pong, Asteroids, Breakout, and Centipede, with the aim of creating large-scale action-adventure movies. Universal has prior experience with video game adaptations, having distributed The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy's.
Atari signs 10-game deal with Universal for movies based on Pong, Breakout, Centipede, and yes, really, Pong
Atari has signed a 10-game deal with Universal Pictures and Entertainment 360 to develop movies based on classic Atari titles. The agreement includes games like Pong, Breakout, Centipede, Asteroids, and Missile Command, with the intention of creating large-scale action-adventure films. This marks a renewed effort by Atari to leverage its iconic game properties for new media adaptations.
Atari signs deal with Universal Pictures to develop movies based on Pong, Asteroids & more
Atari has entered into a partnership with Universal Pictures, granting the film studio the first right to develop movies based on 10 of its classic video game franchises. The deal includes iconic titles such as Pong, Asteroids, and Breakout, with Universal already picking up the first project for development. This move signifies Atari's expansion into film adaptations amidst a growing trend of video game-to-movie projects.
Even Pong is getting a live-action adaptation as Atari and Universal Pictures sign deal to make 10 movies based on some…
Atari and Universal Pictures have signed a deal to develop 10 movies based on classic Atari video game intellectual properties. A film based on Atari IP is already in development with writers Matt Reilly and Carl Hampe attached. The list of potential games for adaptation includes titles like Asteroids, Pong, and Yars' Revenge.
Planet Coaster 2's Major Free PS5 Update Lets You Make Arcades Complete with Official Atari Games
Frontier has released a major free update for Planet Coaster 2 on PlayStation 5, introducing the ability to build arcades with 14 cabinets, including official Atari titles like Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids. The update also adds new rollercoaster features, 21 flat ride blueprints, and various bug fixes.
TEMPEST® Spins Into Retrocade on Apple Arcade
Resolution Games has added the classic arcade shooter Tempest to its Retrocade collection on Apple Arcade, bringing the total to 12 iconic titles. The game is now available on Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, and iPad, featuring fast-paced gameplay and distinctive vector graphics. Retrocade continues to expand with future updates planned.